2008 Seat Alhambra vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, both 2008 Seat Alhambra and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (200 HP) has 111 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 584 kg more than 2008 Seat Alhambra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Alhambra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (241 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Seat Alhambra 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Seat Volkswagen
Model Alhambra Touareg
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 4172 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 200 HP
Torque 241 Nm 410 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 93 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 164 km/hour 218 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.2 seconds 8.1 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1666 kg 2250 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1930 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.3 L/100km 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 100 L